Expert interview with Francesca Ecsery, portfolio Non-Executive Director with 23+ years experience in both blue chip companies and start-ups in the Digital / Retail / FMCG / Leisure travel industries. She has a Special expertise in multi-platform consumer Marketing, Branding and Commercial strategies which deliver growth and profits. In this interview, we asked Francesca about…
Following a number of reviews into gender and diversity, recent years have seen an increased focus on, and in some organisations a progressive shift in, boardroom composition. Leading on some of these progressive changes, one can be comfortable in crediting Dame Helen Alexender for exemplifying the role of women on boards and for her contributions to the Hampton / Alexander Review. Dating back…
Having interviewed Denise Wilson, OBE, Chief Exec of The Davies Review, following a NEDonBoard panel evening, it is obvious to say that much has been achieved in improving gender diversity of non-executive directors in FTSE 100 companies and the new recommendations mark a significant step up from Davies’s first report on gender diversity in the…
Speaking at a FTSE 100 NEDonBoard panel event, Denise Wilson, OBE, Chief Exec of The Davies Review, highlighted the progress made, and future development of, women on boards of FTSE companies. The interview is insightful for both women board members, as well as boards considering the importance of diversity of thought in the boardroom. How has the…
Having a NED plan for your first role is an excellent way to launch and achieve success in your NED career. It should also ensure that you set yourself up well for future NED roles that you may also like to take on. The process can take time, involve much thought, planning, and of course…
How did you become a NED: Interview with Lucy Armstrong There’s no one-way to become a non-executive director, so asking experienced non-executive directors ‘how did you become a NED?’ can provide a blueprint for your journey to being a non-executive director. As such, NEDonBoard interviewed Lucy Armstrong. Amongst other things Lucy is chair of an angel investment network…
Diversity of thought is an important aspect of a well-functioning board. As a Founding Steering Committee member of the 30% Club, a board member of Cancer Research UK’s “Women of Influence” and a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of JP Morgan Overseas Investment Trust plc., NEDonBoard asked Gay Collins to share some insight into to her…
Understanding how others go about developing their non-executive career can help create a blueprint to follow, so we interviewed Maria Harding to find out more about her experience and advice. With a background in food & drink and professional services, Maria Harding moved into a portfolio career of NED roles after having her family in…
Insights into non-executive director role and what it takes to be a great NED with portfolio NED Jo Haigh Jo Haigh is a portfolio non-executive director. She is the CEO and founder of fds, a training and consultancy organisation she founded at the start of the 90’s, she has held circa 40+ non-executive roles…
Tera Allas is very clear in her interview of the benefits of taking a genuine interest in the company you are on the board for, as well as in your fellow board members. With an impressive background of advisory, non-executive and executive board positions, Tera’s insights are interesting for all new non-executive directors. Tera is…
